New York Times: Israel has resumed attacks on Iran

The NY Times is reporting that Israel has resumed the attacks on Iran. The strikes are centered on Fordo, one of the main underground nuclear sites. Israel wants to cease Iranians production of nuclear weapons. I would expect that endeavor to continue until the mission is complete. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations fell from previous 6.6% to 5.1% in June

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Baker Hughes oil rig count -3 at 439

Baker Hughes rig count for the current week: Oil rig -3 at 439 Natural gas -1 at 113 Total recount -4 at 555 Versus a year ago the oil rig count is down from 485 or -46 rigs. That is a decline of 9.5%. Despite the decline,US oil production is at 13.43 million barrels per day, up from approximately…

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USD/JPY recovers as BoJ’s hawkish tone softens

USD/JPY trades above 144.00 as safe-haven flows boost the US Dollar amid rising Middle East tensions. BoJ is expected to hold rates steady, limiting support for the Yen despite earlier hawkish signals from Governor Ueda. Japan and the US prepare to meet at the G7 summit in Canada, where the two nations are expected to discuss bilateral relations and…

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Iran will not participate in nuclear talks on Sunday with the US

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AUD/USD falls back below 0.6500 with China’s economic data in focus

The AUD/USD falls on rising geopolitical risks and a lack of fresh fundamental drivers in Australia.  The US Dollar gains after Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities, impacting demand for the Australian Dollar. The pair continues to be influenced by monetary policy expectations of both the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Federal Reserve. The Australian Dollar (AUD) is weakening…

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Iran's Khamenei: Iranian Armed Forces will leave Israel hopeless

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei is addressing the Iranian people and says: Armed forces will leave Israel hopeless Israel will not remain unscathed Tehran will not go for half measures in its response. Iran is getting ready to launch 100 ballistic missiles toward Israel This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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EUR/USD retreats as Israel-Iran conflict jolts markets, ends 4-day rally

Euro hit hard despite stable EU inflation data as geopolitical tensions boost US Dollar. Israel’s strike on Iran triggers safe-haven flows into the Dollar; EUR/USD drops from 1.16 to 1.1488 intraday. Tehran cancels nuclear talks; risk sentiment deteriorates, overshadowing soft US inflation. Eurozone industrial output contracts sharply; German CPI steady at 2.1%, but French and Spanish inflation slip below…

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France’s Macron: Iran carries heavy responsibility the destabilization of the region

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GBP/USD plunges as Israel-Iran conflict rattles markets

GBP/USD plunges as Israel-Iran conflict rattles markets, boosts US Dollar GBP/USD is tumbling over 0.40% on Friday as geopolitical tensions triggered a flow towards the US Dollar (USD) haven status after Israel launched an attack on Iran, which escalated the Middle East conflict. The pair traded near 1.3550s after hitting a three-year peak of 1.3632. Read More… Pound Sterling…

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